20th Annual International Documentary Film Festival

Osio Theatre 350 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Once again, the Local United Nations Association is sponsoring several thoughtful and compelling films about people and the environment around the world. From Madagascar to California's Napa Valley these shorts will bring alternative views to provide you with food for thought.  Times of showings and titles are at  http://unausamonterey.wordpress.com

Lewis Black

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

The angry ranting comic comes to town. You may have seen Mr. Black on the Daily Show or one of his televised specials. Be warned, he is angry and vulgar. He is also very funny. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Happy Hour @ Citricada Cantina

201 Main St. 201 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Salinas' downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer  some yummy appetizers etc. for the hungry ones in your group. http://201maincomplex.com

Clear Blue Clay

Zeph's 1366 S. Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Strange Name but quality music from all around the U.S. and other parts of the world. Most notably Buenos Aires and Chicago. At Zeph's in South Salinas.

11th Annual Ghost Walk

Downtown San Juan Bautista San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

Just what it says in the title. The town of San Juan Bautista is filled with great stories and mysterious goings-on. COme out and see or hear some interesting things and maybe you'll get to actually experience a ghostly apparition. There are two tours, the first at 6:30. http://rotarysanjuanbautista.com

Luck Museum Open House

Luck Museum San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

Before you guess wrong; no, this has nothing to do with studies of fortune and its role in human society. It's the name of the original owner of the  of San Juan Bautista's History Museum's building. This little town is full of history and here's a chance to get some of it inside your head. […]

Point Sur Naval Station Walking Tour

Point Sur Naval Facility Highway One, CA, United States

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Harvest Festival @ Back Stretch Horse Ranch

Backstretch Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation 18500 Rea Ave., Aromas, CA, United States

That's exactly what it is. Come and celebrate the fall season with autumnal activities all designed to have fun and get you more aware of the work that these folks do with horses who have encountered many obstacles in their lives. It is called the Equine Rescue, Rehab, and Retirement Ranch. That's what they do. http://backstretchrescue.org

Glass Pumpkin Patch

The Grange @ Live Oak 1900 17th Ave., Live Oak, CA, United States

Want to have a different sort of pumpkin this year? One that will become an heirloom? Come to the Glass Pumpkin Patch and be amazed at the selection and variety. Colors, sizes, and price points for all. http://chrisjohnsonglass.com

Chinese Cultural Festival

Custom House Plaza Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

It's the 3rd annual celebration of the thousands of years of Chinese culture and traditions. Now that things are entering a new era of Sino-American relations, it seems more important than ever to understand and reach out to people around the world. Lots of things to enjoy, dance, music, food, and artifacts. Have someone write […]